NEUR: Neuroscience

1 lecture hour per week. May not count toward foundations curriculum science requirement. P: Consent of instructor. Each week one or two original research articles analyzed for impact on understanding of neuron, glial, and brain function at cellular, molecular, and integrative levels. Literature tailored to student and faculty interests.

NURS: Nursing

P: Declared nursing majors. Assessment of academic strengths and weaknesses and development of academic skills essential to success in nursing education.

3010. Foundations in Nursing Informatics (3) (F,S)

P: Hold a current unrestricted license as a registered nurse in NC; completion of required sciences, foundations curriculum, and cognate courses. Application of information technology and literacy related to nursing education and practice.

P: All required nursing courses below 3400, consent of extern course coordinator, nursing assistant I or II certification (as agency requires). Opportunities to perform as a contributing staff member of the patient care team while developing and enhancing critical thinking and clinical skills.

3852. Nurse Extern II (2-3)

P: All required nursing courses below 3400, consent of extern course coordinator, NURS 3851, nursing assistant I or II certification (as agency requires). Continues to provide opportunities to perform as a contributing staff member of the patient care team while developing and enhancing critical thinking and clinical skills.

3 lecture and 6 practicum hours per week. P: All required NURS courses below 4000. Theoretical foundations and clinical experiences specific to promotion of mental health. Maintenance of optional functioning and maximization of quality of life for clients with alterations in mental health.

P: Graduate standing or senior or by consent of instructor. Issues, philosophy, and cultural differences in health care from international perspective. Compares US health care to that in other nations.